dictionary.ptcandidatenounmasculinegeneral usevery common/kɐ̃.diˈda.tu/can·di·da·toPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.Usage examples“She is a candidate for the scholarship.”“The candidates will be interviewed next week.”Synonymsapplicantnominee
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.Usage examples“She is a candidate for the scholarship.”“The candidates will be interviewed next week.”Synonymsapplicantnominee